A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1015361 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1015423 epoch_slot_no: 223 block_no: 1015312 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1570 time: 2018-05-16 22:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1f250858d8eabbddc20f7be0aaa99bb30316b8b1c3cddb9e6ee3201c9cf502dBlock Operator
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